LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The 2021 SSSS Annual Conference will be held in Borikén, land of the Taíno people

(present-day San Juan, Puerto Rico)

HISTORY

After laying the foundation for the trans-Atlantic slave trade, Christopher Columbus returned to the Caribbean in February 1495, taking 1,600 Taíno people by force from Borikén to be enslaved and offering “as many as they shall order” to Ferdinand and Isabella. (Copyright: UCTP Taíno News)

Figure 1: Source: https://gsp.yale.edu/case-studies/colonial-genocides-project/puerto-rico

In 1508, when Juan Ponce de León heard of the gold and other resources of the island, he created the first European settlement in Puerto Rico (Caparra), not far from the modern city of San Juan. The Taíno Chief, Agüeybaná, openly greeted Ponce de León. However, conflicts soon arose as the settlers began tyrannizing the Taíno. Within a year, Ponce de León had oppressed most of the native population and gained control over most of the island. Caparra was eventually abandoned, and the settlement relocated to a coastal islet called Puerto Rico, or “Rich Port”. After a Taíno uprising in 1511, a second settlement, San Germán, was founded on the southwestern part of the island.



In the 1520s, the island took the name of Puerto Rico, and the port became San Juan. Also in 1520, a royal decree that collectively emancipated the remaining Taíno population. Ironically, by this time, the Taíno population was dwindling. Governor Manuel de Lando’s census in 1530 reports the existence of only 1,148 Taíno in Puerto Rico. However, oppressive conditions for the surviving Taíno continued, leading Carlos I (Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain) to decree that the natives be as free as any Spaniard. In reality, the declaration of equality did not end the colonial social class system. (Source: https://gsp.yale.edu/case-studies/colonial-genocides-project/puerto-rico)

TODAY

Many histories report that the Taíno have completely vanished after the genocide. However, in 2003, Juan Martínez Cruzado, a geneticist at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, found that at least 61% of Puerto Ricans possess remnants of Taíno DNA. Despite colonization, oppression, and violence, the Taíno have not vanished and are worth celebrating. This will always be their land and we must protect and honor its history. (Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/02/world/americas/02iht-puerto.4.18336408.html)

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While land acknowledgment is a small part of supporting Indigenous peoples, SSSS hopes this statement will inspire others show solidarity with native communities.

If you are able, please donate to:

• United Confederation of Taíno People (UCTP): https://www.uctp.org/our-work-taino-people
• Tribal Link: https://www.triballink.org/take-action
• International Indian Treaty Council: https://www.iitc.org/support-our-work/

If you are not able to donate, please amplify the voices of Indigenous people leading movements of change.

Interested in becoming a #SSSS2021 Sponsor?

Visit: 2021 Sponsorship Opportunities

Already purchased a package? Find all the details you will need here: Sponsorship Information

Shipping Details:

for exhibitors and sponsors - click the "Sponsorship Information" button above.

Please do not send materials (including tote inserts) to the SSSS office.

Sponsorship Information:

Exhibitor Hours:

Thursday, November 18th: (Setup at 11am) 12pm - 7pm

Friday, November 19th: 8am - 6pm

Saturday, November 20th: 8am - 6:15pm

Sunday, November 21st: 8:30am - 10:30am

Exhibitor Tables:

All banners/signs must be standalone.

Table size: TBD

See the FAQs section below for more details about the conference.

All concurrent sessions are on Friday, November 19th and Saturday, November 20th. See the "Agenda" section of this page for more detailed information.

All presentations (in person AND virtual) MUST include 1 slide (oral, brief, CE, symposium) or statement (poster) listing the Conflict(s) of Interest. If there are no Conflict(s) of Interest, please list “N/A” on the slide or statement.

The presentation schedule will be available in late October.

BRIEF COMMUNICATIONS GUIDELINES

CE LEARNING WORKSHOPS GUIDELINES

ORAL PRESENTATIONS GUIDELINES

SYMPOSIUM GUIDELINES

The poster session will be on Saturday, November 20th.

IN-PERSON POSTER PRESENTATIONS GUIDELINES

The conference mobile/web app will be available to presenters in late October.

Please upload your materials by Tuesday, November 16th.

VIRTUAL POSTER PRESENTATIONS GUIDELINES

If you are not a SSSS member, join today and your membership will continue through December 31, 2021 - - member benefits include lower conference rates!

Member benefits also include:

• Access to SSSS journal, the Journal of Sex Research (online access starts with Vol.1, Issue 1 in 1965 to current Issue)
• Members can contribute to the SSSS Sexual Science News page (publications, promotions, projects, awards, events, and more)
• Opportunities to Receive Grants and Nominate/Receive Awards
• Special Interest Groups (SIGs) – An opportunity to network and connect with other members who share your same areas of interest!
• Mentorship Program – Opportunities to build your professional network and chat with professionals in the field of sex science!
• Membership Directory – Share your information to network with other members!
• Sex Expert Directory – Share your information with the public for networking, press, media, and marketing!
• And More!

Join/Renew Today!

Interested in member conference rates?

You must complete the Membership Process and payment BEFORE beginning the registration process.

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Presenter Registration Deadline: August 23, 2021. 

The Conference Planning Committee will need to finalize the 2021 Conference Program, so we need to have all presenter registrations completed by August 23, 2021. If SSSS does not receive your registration by August 23, 2021, we will assume you will not be attending the conference, and will remove your presentation from the 2021 Annual Conference Program. 

General (non-presenters) Registration Deadline: November 12, 2021. 

Special Instructions for Non-Member Student Registrants:

If you have registered as a STUDENT (in-person or virtual), you must complete the Student Status Form within one week of registering.

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In-Person Registration:

On or Before October 31st

$555 SSSS Members

$395 SSSS Members (Student)*

$815 Non-Members

$545 Non-Members (Student)*

Please note: You save money by purchasing a SSSS membership & registering as a member!

After October 31st

$600 SSSS Members

$440 SSSS Members (Student)*

$860 Non-Members

$590 Non-Members (Student)*

Please note: You save money by purchasing a SSSS membership & registering as a member!

$29 SSSS Member Continuing Education Credits

$49 Non-Member Continuing Education Credits

Since you will be asked to accept the SSSS Code of Conduct during the registration process, please read the Statement of Values & Expectations (starting on page 3), PRIOR to registering for the conference.

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One Day Registration:

On or Before October 31st

$275 SSSS Members & Non-Members

After October 31st

$325 SSSS Members & Non-Members

To register for ONLY one day of the conference, click below:

Since you will be asked to accept the SSSS Code of Conduct during the registration process, please read the Statement of Values & Expectations (starting on page 3), PRIOR to registering for the conference.

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Virtual Registration:

$50 SSSS Members

$35 SSSS Members (Student)*

$70 Non-Members

$45 Non-Members (Student)*

$59 Continuing Education Credits (Members or Non-Members)

See FAQs to see what is included in the Virtual Registration.

Since you will be asked to accept the SSSS Code of Conduct during the registration process, please read the Statement of Values & Expectations (starting on page 3), PRIOR to registering for the conference.

There is an additional fee for Continuing Education credit hours. Be sure to select the Continuing Education option during the initial conference registration.

If you did not register for CE credit hours during registration, please email TheSociety@SexScience.org

AASECT: This program meets the requirements of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and is approved for TBD CE credits. These CE credits may be applied toward AASECT certification and renewal of certification. Completion of this program does not ensure or guarantee AASECT certification. For further information, please contact info@aasect.org. Provider # 11-115-E

APA: The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

NCHEC – CHES®/MCHES®: Sponsored by The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to TBD hours Category 1 contact education contact hours. Provider # 100963 Program ID# TBD 

More Continuing Education Information will be posted as it becomes available.

Thank you for supporting SSSS by staying at the host hotel!

Unfortunately, the hotel room block is now sold out.

Royal Sonesta San Juan

5961 Isla Verde Avenue

Carolina, PR 00979

United States of America

+1 787-791-6100

See the hotel section of the FAQs below for more information.

↪ Are you looking to share a room? Visit the Room Share Forum.

Please note that SSSS is not responsible for any information shared on the site or any room situations. 

Some Nearby Hotels:

Verdanza Hotel

Máre St. Clair Hotel

TRYP by Wyndham Isla Verde

Hampton Inn & Suites San Juan

San Juan Water & Beach Club Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan & Casino

Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort

Fairmont El San Juan Hotel

Hotel La Playita

Coral by the Sea Hotel

Ritz-Carlton San Juan

Ambassador Program

Available to SSSS Student Members

Interested Developing Professional Members should contact SSSS at TheSociety@SexScience.org

We are excited to announce the 2021 Plenary Speakers!

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For more information on the Award & Grant Recipients:

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Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award

Margaret Rosario, PhD

PLENARY SPEAKER | Friday, November 19th at 3:30pm

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Social Justice / Public Policy Award

Victoria Minerva Rodríguez-Roldán, JD

PLENARY SPEAKER | Sunday, November 21st at 9:00am

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Fellow of The Society

Robin Milhausen, PhD

NEW FELLOWS PRESENTATION | DATE & TIME TBD

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Outstanding Theoretical Paper Award

Sexuality Through the Lens of Secure Base Dynamics: Individual Differences in Sexploration

Dylan Selterman, PhD; Amanda N. Gesselman, PhD; Amy C. Moors, PhD

PRESENTATION | DATE & TIME TBD

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Distinguished Service to SSSS Award

Janet Shibley Hyde, PhD

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Hugo G. Beigel Award

Is the Link between Pornography Use and Relational Happiness Really More about Masturbation? Results from Two National Surveys

Samuel Perry, PhD

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Lester A. Kirkendall Outstanding Mentor Award

Amy Moors, PhD

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Student Paper Award

Physical Pain as Pleasure: A Theoretical Perspective

Cara R. Dunkley, PhD; Craig Henshaw; Saira Henshaw; Lori Brotto, PhD

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Graduate Student Research Grant - 2021

Shelby Astle

Black Parents’ Intentions of Talking with Children about Sexuality: A Black Feminist Qualitative Analysis

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Undergraduate Student Research Grant - 2021

Frida de Luna

The birds and the bees: How maternal attachment style and socioeconomic differences can influence effective mother-daughter sexual education amongst Hispanic/Latinx adolescents

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Travel Grant for Early-Career Professionals from Marginalized Communities

Rica Vina Cruz, PhD

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Travel Grant for Early-Career Professionals from Marginalized Communities

Natalie LeBlanc, PhD

Find out more about the Special Sessions:

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Information on the SIG Networking Session Coming Soon!

What does in-person registration include?

All sessions;
If selected during your registration process: Thursday welcome reception; Friday breakfast; Saturday breakfast, awards luncheon and local special event; and Sunday breakfast.
For student registrants: if selected during the registration process, a Friday student event is also included.

What does virtual registration include?

Live plenary sessions; Live access to limited symposia and CE workshops (to be determined soon); Access to view the pre-recorded poster presentations; All presentation abstracts

What is the cancellation policy for the conference?

All 2021 SSSS Annual Conference cancellation requests must be sent to SSSS by email at thesociety@sexscience.org. If the email is received by September 30, 2021, your full registration will be refunded. If the email is received between October 1-31, 2021, your registration will be refunded minus a $100.00 (USD) administrative fee. There will be no refunds as of November 1, 2021. All refunds will be sent electronically or by check. Email should include: name, mailing address, phone number, reason for cancellation, and a statement from you to remove your presentation from the Annual Conference Program (include presentation title and co-authors if applicable). Refund options will be offered if SSSS has to cancel or relocate the 2021 Annual Conference.